May vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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May Rank #1,351

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1351 for May.

Is May or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do May and Richard mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are May and Richard boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Richard is primarily a boy name.